Policy Type: Board-Staff Linkage

BSL-5 – Board Employment Matters

Initial Date of Approval: 10/13/2026

Revision Dates:

The Board of Trustees delegates authority for personnel administration to the President, except as otherwise provided by law or Board policy. To enable he Board to fulfill its governance and fiduciary responsibilities, the President shall provide timely notice to the Board Chair regarding significant personnel matters that may materially affect the College’s operations, leadership, finances, legal position, accreditation, or reputation.

ADVANCE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The President shall notify the Board Chair prior to taking or finalizing any of the following actions involving a college employee:

1. Separation from Employment
   1. Termination of employment, whether voluntary or involuntary.
   2. Nonrenewal of an employment agreement.
   3. Acceptance of a resignation when accompanied by negotiated terms or conditions.
   4. Any separation that may reasonably result in legal claims, public controversy, or significant operational impact.
2. Administrative Leave
   1. Placement of an employee on administrative leave, whether paid or unpaid.
   2. Extension of administrative leave beyond an initial temporary period.
   3. Return-to-work arrangements following administrative leave involving significant institutional concerns.
3. Employment Agreements
   1. Negotiation or execution of resignation agreements, separation agreements, release agreements, or similar arrangements.
   2. Material amendments to employment contracts.
   3. Agreements involving severance, continued compensations, benefits continuation, confidentiality provisions, or other negotiated employment terms.
4. Employment Disputes and Litigation
   1. Threatened or pending litigation involving employees that present material legal, financial, operational, or reputational risk to the College.
   2. Formal discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower, contract, or wrongful termination claims.
5. Settlement Negotiations
   1. Commencement of settlement discussions related to employment disputes.
   2. Material settlement negotiations involving current or former employees.
   3. Any proposed settlement likely to have significant financial, operational, governance, or reputational implications for the College.

TIMING OF NOTICE

Notice shall be provided sufficiently in advance of the contemplated action to allow consultation with the Board Chair whenever reasonably practicable.